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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JUNE 25, 1996
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council met in Executive Session on this date at
1:30 p.m. at the Southeast Yakima Community Center, 1213
South 7th Street, Yakima, Washington. Council Members
present were Assistant Mayor John Puccinelli, Ernie Berger,
John Klingele, and Bernard Sims.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING (FIRE LEOFF)
Following the conclusion of the Executive Session, the
Council met in open session for a Special Business Meeting.
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CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
JUNE 25, 1996
SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m(,
in the Gymnasium of the Southeast Yakima Community Center,
1213 South 7th Street, Yakima, Washington, Assistant
Mayor John Puccinelli, presiding. Council Members Henry
Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and
Bernard Sims present on roll call. Mayor Lynn Buchanan and
Council Member Clarence Barnett were absent and excused.
City Manager Zais, City Attorney Paolella, •City Clerk
Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present.
2. INVOCATION /PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Invocation was given by Council Member Beauchamp.
3. OPEN DISCUSSION FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
A. PROCLAMATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Assistant Mayor Puccinelli read a proclamation declaring
July 1, 1996 as Postal Service Reorganization Day recognizing
the 25th Anniversary of the reorganization of the U. S.
Postal Service.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Assistant Mayor Puccinelli referred to the items placed on
the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any
additions or deletions from either Council members or
citizens present. It was the general consensus of the
Council to add Agenda Item No. 10. to the Consent Agenda.
The City Clerk then read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances by title. It was MOVED BY
KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS
READ, BE ADOPTED. The motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote; Barnett and Buchanan absent. (Subsequent paragraphs
preceded by an asterisk ( *) indicate items on the Consent
Agenda handled under one motion without further discussion.)
*5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 21, 1996 SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING, JUNE 4, 1996 BUSINESS MEETING AND JUNE 11, 1996
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
The minutes of the May 21, 1996 Special Joint meeting,
June 4, 1996 Business meeting, and June 11, 1996 Joint
Public Hearing, were approved, having been duly certified
accurate by two Council members and no one present wishing
to have said minutes read publicly.
6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPEAL FILED BY GREGORY MC CLURE
HEARING EXAMINER DECISION ON AN APPEAL FILED BY JANICE WOOLEN
REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT FOR FENCE (CONTINUED FROM
JUNE 4, 1996)
This being the time set to continue the public hearing,
Assistant Mayor Puccinelli invited public testimony.
Greg McClure, 1020 South Nob Hill Boulevard, argued that only
evidence submitted prior to May 8, 1996 should be considered.
City Attorney Paolella explained the legal argument
pertaining to the Yakima Municipal Code was relevant, as
opposed to new factual evidence.
Janice Woolen, owner of the adjacent property, expressed
concern about the safety of those using the sidewalk and
backing an automobile out the driveway onto Nob Hill
Boulevard due to the fence blocking the driver's view. There
was also discussion about her fence which was replaced when
Nob Hill was widened several years, ago.
Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, expressed concern about
the safety of pedestrians using the sidewalk and motorists
blindly backing out onto Nob Hill Boulevard.
Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, feels the 20 foot
setback requirement should be enforced before a six foot
fence can be installed.
Rosemary Small, 1006 South 25th Avenue, stressed the
importance of safety and feels the fence should be set back
to provide a clearview angle for visibility.
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Assistant Mayor Puccinelli - asked if any one else wished to
comment about the is'sue':“ there. being no one he closed the
public hearing. After continued: discussion about safety
considerations and the hazardous nature of the situation, it ,
was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO REVERSE THE
DECISION OF BOTH THE HEARING EXAMINER AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICIAL AND DENY THE ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT IN ITS
ENTIRETY. The ,motion carried by unanimous voice vote;
Barnett and Buchanan absent.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ON GMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CONTINUED FROM JUNE 11,
1996 - please bring material previously'distributed)
This being the time set to continue the public hearing,
Assistant Mayor Puccinelli reported that letters have been
received from Robert and Joann Nowlin, 203 North 9th Street,
Yakima; Ora Lee and _Art Payment of Yakima; and Cherie Pede,
206 North 9th Street, Yakima. He then opened the public
hearing and invited testimony from interested parties. He
requested speakers to limit their comments to five minutes
and to not be redundant.
Lee Clark, a representative of the Englewood Hills Area
Organization, 817 Nob Hill Boulevard, directed attention to
the Area 14 Future Land Use Wall Map pertaining to Delmar
Pearson's property recommended by the Regional Planning
Commission. He pointed out that it did not accurately
reflect the RPC's recommendation to designate low density
residential for the area west of the Carriage Hill Mobile
Home Park and to retain medium density for the area north of
the Carriage Hill Mobile Home Park. He requested the Future
Land Use Map be changed and the request be properly
documented. .,
Assistant Mayor Puccinelli interrupted the hearing to announce
that the Mercy rezone Appeal has been moved to July 2, 1996.
Verna Beggs, 1204 E. Spruce, requested an Arterial Commercial
land use designation for the area east of Fair Avenue and
north of Nob Hill Boulevard. She reported that the area
residents don't want high residential density.
Bill Hays, 800 South 46th Avenue, spoke in support of the
Regional Planning Commission's recommended Bicycle &
Pedestrian Plan. He feels the users of the path should pay
for it instead of sharing the costs with the whole community.
There was discussion among Council members and staff
concerning the apparent confusion surrounding the
expectations of property owners submitting plans for their
property. To help clarify any public misconceptions that
property will be automatically rezoned, City Attorney
Paolella provided a legal opinion on what this hearing is
about and what the legal process leads to concerning future
changes in property zoning. Members of the Planning staff
explained the basic difference between the Future Land Use
Map, which is a journal of requests from property owners as
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adopted by the Council, and the Zoning map, which regulates
property zoning. Requests for property rezones will still
have to go through the legislative process. The Planning
staff also explained that public testimony gathered during
the public hearing process will be included in the Draft
Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The Council will
consider the Plan for adoption. If adopted, it will be
submitted to the State for acceptance. Implementation
details of the plan will be developed later with conflicting
land uses addressed through the amendment process and rezone
requests through the legislative process. There was a
considerable amount of discussion and comments concerning
the issue of consistency and proposed land use designations
as they relate to future zoning requests.
Delmar Pearson, 2101 St. Helens, provided a brief history on
the use of his property. Providing colored maps of his
proposal and using an overhead projector for emphasis, he
explained his request for a low density residential land use
designation east of the Carriage Hill Mobile Home Park along
the canal and then making a transition to medium density for
condominiums and apartments west of 40th Avenue, with a
professional office designation between Fechter Road and
Englewood Avenue.
Bob Young, 1018 South 33rd Avenue, representing Central
Washington Homebuilders, submitted a petition from "Citizens
for Governmental Accountability" reflecting concerns of the
development community. He spoke in support of the Regional
Planning Commission's recommended version of the
Bicycle /Pedestrian Plan. He did not believe impact fees
would be a viable source of funding, and feels development
regulations should be developed at a later time.
Dan Tilley, 313 North 31st Avenue, read some material
concerning development regulations as it relates to the
Comprehensive Plan and expressed his opinion that development
regulations should be developed before the Comprehensive Plan
is adopted. He pointed to a map and described moderate
density and high density per acre. He provided material
about projected land requirements for housing and an
affordable income chart. He reported that less than 10
percent of the population within the Yakima area can afford
to buy a home and therefore more high density, multi - family
housing is needed. Council Member Sims requested a legal
opinion about Mr. Tilley's remarks on density to avoid
misleading the public. City Attorney Paolella explained the
law doesn't require that development regulations be
considered at this time. There was a considerable amount of
discussion among Council members and staff concerning the
meaning of development regulations, their formulation and
future implementation. Staff also pointed out that density
ranges contained in the Comp Plan and depicted on the Future
Land Use Map are merely typical numbers, not maximum numbers,
and are meant as a general guideline, not a regulation.
Assistant City Attorney Peterson referenced his previous
memorandum relating to the language in the Washington State
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Growth. Management Act .statute and commented he believes the
correct procedure is , -being followed. He stated if perfect
consistency is not achieved between the development
regulations and the Comprehensive Plan, the Plan can be
amended at a later time.
Bill Huibregtse reiterated Delmar Pearson's request for mixed
uses as shown on the overhead map provided by Mr. Pearson.
Mr. Huibregtse also elaborated on the proposed relocation of
Fechter Road for a safer intersection with 40th Avenue.
Melvin Carlson, 907 Conestoga, agreed with. Mr. Clark's
testimony and feels that once the maps are adopted, they will
be difficult to change.
Alice Sells, Executive Director of the Yakima Housing
Authority, 921 South 21st Avenue, feels more multi - family
housing is needed and more land should be designated to meet
low income housing needs.
Dennis Kelly, 6 North Pear Avenue, spoke in favor of the
Regional Planning Commission's Recommended Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan. He feels changes are needed to the Future
Land Use Map.
Phoebe Nelson, 4703 surrey Lane, Director of Yakima County
Coalition for the Homeless, feels the Future Land Use map
does not accommodate needs of low income persons. She also
asked for an explanation about the difference between zoning
and land use. Ms. Nelson, a resident of Carriage Hill, also
spoke in favor of Delmar Pearson's land use plan. Council
Member Sims .stated his understanding is that the current
zoning designations would remain even after the Comprehensive
Plan is adopted. It will not change until the property owner
requests a zoning change and it is processed through the
Council.
Steve McKenna, 370 Blossom Way, expressed. concern as a
property . owner about possible widening of 16th Avenue.
Phil Pleasant, 701 South 7th Avenue, expressed concern that
there is nothing in the Comprehensive Plan about the Airport.
There was discussion about the separate process for inclusion
of the Airport Master Plan that is currently under review.
The County Commissioners requested a joint meeting be scheduled
concerning regional consistency, then excused themselves and left
the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
. Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7th Street, feels that although
more low income housing is needed, a diverse plan is
necessary to avoid overwhelming any particular area. She
spoke in favor of downzoning which she feels would alleviate
damage done in her neighborhood due to the R -3 zoning in the
area.
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Betty Gaudette, 701 North 6th Street, requested the entire
Northeast Yakima Neighborhood area be zoned R -1 and a
moratorium be in effect for at least ten years in, order to
recover from the effects of the R -3 zoning. She believes
codes should be uniformly applied.
Lou Alderman, 101 North 48th Avenue, disagreed with the
Congdon land use plans and expressed concern about high
density. He also expressed concern about the three block
area between 9th Avenue, 10th Avenue, and Tieton Drive
designated as medium density.
Elsie Gregorich, 1516 Browne Avenue, feels that more
attention should be made to old houses badly in need of
repair which would be a good resource for families and
homeless persons.
Gary Jordan, 321 E. Yakima Avenue, spoke in favor of the
Bicycle Committee version of the Bicycle /Pedestrian Master
Plan. It is important not to limit access to the downtown
area.
Barbara McKenna, 2701 Shelton, urged the Council to examine
information closely because most of the rental property in
the low density area is owned by rental association members.
They would like to see the problems resolved and suggested a
meeting be held to discuss these problems.
Neil McClure, 208 South 48th Avenue, urged the Council to
adopt the Bicycle Committee's version of the
Bicycle /Pedestrian Master Plan. He described his daily
commute through school zones and described the situation at
the kindergarten crossing by Summitview. There are no
sidewalks on the north side of Lincoln Avenue and many times
the children use dirt paths. He feels the situation is
unsafe for motorists and children, particularly when crossing
the arterial street. More sidewalks are needed and are a
high priority in the Bicycle Committee's version of the
Bicycle /Pedestrian Master Plan which also identifies walk -to-
school routes.
Freya Burgstaller, 1507 Belmony Avenue, a member of the
Yakima Valley Rental Association, spoke against downzoning in
established neighborhood areas. She praised landlords who
work to benefit the community.
Brien Thane, Executive Director of Office of Rural and
Farmworker Housing, expressed concern that there is not
enough adequate property available for high density multi-
family development. He expressed concern about
inconsistencies in the Housing Element. He also submitted a
letter dated June 25, 1996 from Alice Sells, Executive
Director of the Yakima Housing Authority, concerning two
vacant sites currently under option by the Yakima Housing
Authority for proposed housing development.
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Rosemary Small, 1006 South 25th Avenue; submitted a letter
from Betty Lou Miller =`.requesting,.R -1 in the Northeast area.
She is looking forward to improved design standards for high
density development as it relates to a May 7, 1996 memo on
Land Use Implementing Strategy.
Maud Scott submitted a colored map indicating a low density
future land use designation for the Union Street Neighborhood
which amends her previous map change request for the
predominantly owner - occupied Southeast Neighborhood.
Dick Fryhling, with the State of Washington Department of
Community, Trade & Economic Development, commented about his
involvement in the GMA planning process with the City of
Yakima. He complimented the on -going partnership between the
City of Yakima and Yakima County concerning land use
regulation. He referenced State comments on changes and
revisions to the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan.
Denise Englehart, 1211 South 2nd Avenue, requested the
crosswalk be painted at 3rd Avenue and Nob Hill Boulevard
intersection.
Larry Mathews emphasized the importance of preserving lands
with good access for industrial development.
Richard Zapata, 4206 Fechter Road, agrees with Mr. Clark's
testimony and feels the existing zoning is adequate.
Fred Baur, owner of property by Milroy Park zoned R -3,
believes his property will lose value if rezoned R -1.
Gordon Wonder, owner of property on the southeast corner of
Yakima and 1st Avenues,'wants this property designated as
Arterial Commercial rather than Wholesale /Warehouse.
There being no one else wishing to comment, Assistant Mayor
Puccinelli closed the public hearing. Glenn Valenzuela,
Director of Community and Economic Development, reviewed the
time frame to continue joint study sessions in the months
ahead to continue the adoption process for the Comprehensive
Plan. There was continued discussion about the adoption
process.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL FILED BY YAKIMA COUNTY AND AIKENS
REGARDING SEPA DESIGNATION ON MERCY PROJECT (THIS HEARING
WILL BE CONTINUED TO JULY 2, 1996)
This Hearing was continued to July 2, 1996.
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Luz Bazan Gutierrez, Washington Association of Minority
Entrepreneurs (WAME), announced that her organization will
conduct an East Yakima Neighborhood Community Assessment
survey to identify needs, expectations, and attitudes of an
identified distressed neighborhood. Christina Lozoya will be
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conducting the survey, and the project will be overseen by
the University of Washington Center for the Study of At -Risk
Students (C- Stars).
*10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSIT TO PROVIDE
TEMPORARY YOUTH PASSES FOR THE QUANTUM OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -77, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Transit
Division to issue youth bus passes as part of the Quantum
Opportunity Program.
*11. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KCM, INC.
FOR THE "EAST MEAD" SEWER PLANNING STUDY
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -78, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
execution of an Agreement for professional engineering
services between the City of Yakima, a municipal corporation,
and KCM, Inc.
*12. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AGREEMENT -WITH DAVIS, OPFER AND RAAB ARCHITECTS FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR H- VAC /ROOF REPAIRS AT PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -79, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager and City Clerk of the City of Yakima to execute a
professional services agreement_ with Davis, Opfer, Raab
Architecture PLLC, for architectural and engineering services
for the modification and renovation of the City Public Works
Complex.
*13. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SELAH FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF NACHES AVENUE
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -80, A RESOLUTION approving the Interlocal
Agreement for Rehabilitation of a portion of Naches Avenue
within the City of Selah.
*14. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING TWO POLICE VEHICLES AS
SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THEIR SALE TO THE CITY OF TIETON
RESOLUTION NO. R- 96 -81, A RESOLUTION declaring two used
police cars to be surplus and authorizing their sale to the
City of Tieton Police Department.
*15. APPROVAL OF REPORTS FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
A. FIRST QUARTER 1996 TREASURY REPORT
The First Quarter 1996 Treasury Report was approved.
B. MAY 1996 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT
The May 1996 Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) Report was
approved.
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*16. APPROVAL OF AMENDED' FINAL CONTRACT PAYMENT FOR CITY HALL
PLUMBING RENOVATION PROJECT
The report from the City. Engineer, dated June 25, 1996, with
respect to the completion of the work on the City Hall
Plumbing Renovation project, performed by C & R Plumbing and
Heating, was approved, the work accepted and payment of the
amended final estimates as therein set forth was authorized.
*17. CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION REGARDING 911 CONSOLIDATED
DISPATCH:
A. ORDINANCE REVISING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -44, AN ORDINANCE relating to the
administrative organization of the police department and fire
department; establishing a public safety communications
division; and amending Sections 1.18.030 and 1.18.040 of the
City of Yakima Municipal Code.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLANT (SUPERVISOR'S POSITION)
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -45, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel;
adopting a classification and compensation plan for City
employee " be effective -July 30, 1996; amending Subsections
2.20.100 A, 2.20.100 B, 2.20.110 A, and 2.20.110 C, all of
the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
*18. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SIDEWALK CAFES AND VENDOR CARTS
ORDINANCE NO. 96-46, AN ORDINANCE relating to businesses
conducted on sidewalks in the City of Yakima, and allowing
businesses involving sidewalk vending carts, and amending all
sections of Chapter 5.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code
accordingly.
*19. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 1996 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR PROJECTS PAID FROM THE PBIA FUND
An Ordinance amending the 1996 budget and appropriating funds
for projects paid from the PBIA funds, previously having been
read by title only, was brought before the Council for a
second reading.
ORDINANCE NO. 96 -47, AN ORDINANCE amending the 1996 budget
for the City of Yakima; and making an appropriation of
$30,000 in the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA)
for expenditure during 1996 to provide for lighting and
signage improvements, and development and marketing for the
PBIA.
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20. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
Information Items:
Items of information provided to Council were: News Release
regarding Yakima Transit's "Neighborhood Bus" System Begins.
6/17/96; Agenda for June 27, 1996 Hearing Examiner meeting;
Assignments Pending in Office of Environmental Planning as
of June 25, 1996; Article from June 1996 Urban Land,
"Airport- Related Industrial Development "; and Article from
May 1996 Urban Land, "New Thinking on Regional Shopping
Centers."
21. ADJOURNMENT
It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO ADJOURN
THE MEETING AT 4:55 P.M. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote; Barnett and Buchanan absent.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and video tape of this meeting are
available in the City Clerk's Office
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